Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows Vista, 7 Processeur : Double-cœur (Intel, AMD) Disque dur : 24 Go d'espace disque disponible Mémoire vive : 2 Go de RAM Carte graphique : nVidia 8600 comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo ou équivalent AMD DirectX® : DirectX 10
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 7 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i7 ou AMD Athlon II X4 Disque dur : 24 Go d'espace disque disponible Mémoire vive : 4 Go de RAM Carte graphique : nVidia GeForce GTX 260 ou ATI Radeon HD 5770 DirectX® : DirectX 11
Hitman: Absolution™
The story threads through every contract, earning 54 positive mentions out of 56 total references. Across the board, Hitman: Absolution holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 93% positive across 62,912 reviews and 95% positive post‑release.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 88 | 74 | 8 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 56 | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 11 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 04, 2012 · All-time low: €1.99 (Jul 22, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 47 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 39,1 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay receives 74 positive mentions out of 88 total, highlighting the series' signature sandbox assassinations.
- Narrative is praised in 54 of 56 mentions, showing strong player appreciation for the story and character development.
- Graphics achieve perfect sentiment, with 16 positive mentions out of 16, indicating visual satisfaction among reviewers.
- Performance is noted positively in 6 of 7 mentions, suggesting smooth technical execution for most players.
- Value is affirmed by 4 positive mentions out of 5, reflecting a generally favorable price‑to‑content perception.
Weaknesses
- Bugs attract 4 negative mentions out of 5, pointing to occasional technical hiccups that mar the experience.
- Multiplayer is criticized in both mentions (2 negative out of 2), indicating a lack of appeal or functionality.
- User interface gathers a single negative mention, hinting at occasional usability frustrations.
Who is it for?
Stealth‑action enthusiasts who relish meticulous planning and a strong narrative will find Hitman: Absolution rewarding. Players tolerant of occasional bugs and seeking a single‑player experience will especially benefit.
Is Hitman: Absolution™ worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 62,912 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay receives. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Hitman: Absolution delivers a highly praised stealth experience, anchored by its compelling story and solid gameplay mechanics. While technical glitches and a weak multiplayer component temper its perfection, the overall reception remains overwhelmingly positive, making it a worthwhile pick for fans of the genre.
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